189. Liam and Josh Brown — Exploring STEM Careers as a 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur

Business Elevated

Season 6 Episode 32: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Liam Brown, president of STEMheads, and Josh Brown, co-founder of STEMheads.

Liam co-founded the nonprofit STEMheads with his parents when he was 10 years old. They emphasize the importance of STEM education and their mission to inspire young people to pursue STEM scholarships and educational content through STEMheads. Liam also reflects on discussions with Utah business leaders, the importance of entrepreneurship, and how their nonprofit is helping the next generation.

Liam and Josh share how the company's recognition in schools, with teachers using his videos, has brought pride to their family and community. They highlight how the project promotes STEM careers with livable wages and exciting opportunities. Liam addresses students' challenges and how STEMheads inspires them to explore diverse career paths. They also highlight the importance of encouraging young women to pursue STEM and their plans to continue the project through Liam's high school years and beyond.